OMG!! LOAH!

In today’s episode of ATWT Col. Mayer takes aim at Luke with his riffle and… that’s the end of the episode! Dam soap opera writters! Monday on ATWT we find out Luke is in the hospital and cant’s feel or move his legs. duh- du – dunnnnnnn!

Marc Bouwer Is A Sexy Skeleton!

New York fashion designer Marc Bouwer is humane and sexy.

As a New Yorker whose fashion sense is informed by thrift stores, stoop sales, and the occasional message tee, I had no idea who Marc Bouwerwas when we met at a cruelty-free fashion event in December. He was a nice, unassuming fellow in worn jeans who served as a judge for the HSUS “Cool vs. Cruel” competition to inspire young designers to create fur-free designs. As first prize, the best designer won a coveted internship at Marc Bouwer’s design studio. After doing a little homework, I learned that Marc Bouwer is a major designer, indeed. His elegant gowns are worn on red carpets by the likes of Halle Berry, Angelina Jolie and Charlize Theron. Bouwer’s client list also includes some of the most ubiquitous celebrities in the world, like J. Lo, Paris Hilton and Jessica Simpson.Marc Bouwer is one of only a handful of major designers who is publicly and unabashedly committed to being fur-free. While many of his clients wear real fur, he is up front about the fact that he does not use animal skins in any of his clothing. As a fashion powerhouse, Bouwer is in a unique position and very well may have played a deciding role in Mariah Carey’s recent decision to shun fur.

In addition to educating his clients, Bouwer is doing his part to have a positive impact on the fashion world. As he puts it, “I want to help as much as I can with any of the organizations who want to help protect animals.” He hasn’t used fur or leather in his designs in well over a decade. In 2002, Marc presented a completely animal product-free collection, which was sponsored by PETA.

One of the most effective tactics that brought fur back into fashion with a vengeance is the strategy to entice young designers into using fur in their collections. Saga furs, the joint marketing group for the Scandinavian fur industry, flew designers to Scandinavia on junkets to educate them about the different animal pelts available, giving them free furs, and assisting them in integrating fur into their designs. Marc Bouwer is actively engaging with young designers in a different manner. In addition to his participation in the “Cool vs. Cruel” design competition, Marc is a guest lecturer at FIT and Parson’s, the city’s premiere design schools. This semester, he is challenging students to create a collection “without any animal products in it at all: no cashmere, fur, wool,” as he describes it.

A native of South Africa, Marc has rooted himself in a thriving center of the fashion world: New York City. In the midst of preparations for fashion week and red carpet events, Marc Bouwer took a moment to talk with Catherine Clyne about cruelty-free fashion and the fight against fur.

What first made you aware of the cruelty involved in fur?
I think any intelligent person, when you think about it, realizes there’s death involved with this type of fashion. And you read about it and just become aware of how savage this industry is. I don’t like that there’s death involved in [fur] because it’s such a frivolous thing.

When I was a young designer, Saga [the Scandinavian fur industry group] gave me a whole bunch of fur to use in one of my collections. And I thought, ‘Oh, how beautiful, how fabulous! White fox—more, more, more!’ But then as I became more aware of exactly what goes on; and as you mature as an individual and become more of a caring person about your environment and the lives of helpless individuals and animals, I think any decent, caring individual is not going to want to be a part of that.

How have you incorporated your awareness of fur and cruelty into your designs?
I haven’t used fur in my collections for over 16 years. What I’m trying to do is show people that there is an alternative. The technology has advanced so incredibly that you’re able to get the look and feel of real fur. And also leather—I haven’t used leather in my collection for probably almost as long. With leather, even more so than fur, the technological alternative is so apparent that you can’t even make an argument about it—the look and feel is there. It’s more durable, it’s less expensive—well, not always. It is a bit of a problem because animal skin and fur are treated in such a throw-away manner in this industry that sometimes using rabbit fur is cheaper than using faux fur. This is something that we have to work on. Of course, there is high quality and poor quality fur, as well as high quality and poor quality faux fur. So it’s just a choice.

A few weeks ago you said to me that if we can’t get people to care about fur animals, it’s sort of a ‘losing battle.’ What do you think are ways we can get people to care, both with the fashion-wearing public and designers?
I think just constantly making them aware of the cruelty involved and how unnecessary it is by showing them the alternatives provided by technology and making them much more accessible than they are. Just a continuous bombardment with information. It’s a slow process. A hundred years ago people also thought that black people shouldn’t have the rights of white people. And 30 years ago people thought that smoking was okay for you. It’s all a matter of becoming a more advanced society and more caring individuals.

Am I wrong? Is fur still a really big deal in fashion? It seemed to go out of fashion for awhile and now it’s back—with a vengeance.
I know! I just got back from an appointment uptown. The weather was so nice, I decided I’d walk down Fifth Avenue. The amount of furs that I saw on people and the amount of fur trim—whether on men’s jackets or baubles hanging from hats, to full-on fur coats—and myself as an expert in this field, I can tell what is fake and what’s not, and the amount of real fur out there is grotesquely shocking.

Why don’t you think many of your fellow designers ‘get it’ anymore? What happened?
I think number one, there is the financial aspect to it. You know, I could have gotten millions of dollars in fur licensing by now. I could be able to live a much better lifestyle than I am living right now if I had taken these offers. But I sleep in peace at night knowing that I’m not part of that. So that makes me feel like I’m a somewhat better person than others, because I don’t indulge in that kind of cruelty for such a frivolous end.

Then there’s also the ‘Well I don’t care about anything’ attitude with a lot of people who are in fashion. They are all about themselves, and all about the decoration of themselves and the fabulousness of that world, and it’s all about acquisition, it’s about indulgence, and it’s about [sighs] just acquiring more—more decoration and labels and whatever. A big problem with the industry also is that a lot of people who buy this fashion think of it as a status symbol. It’s just wrong and just shows how uneducated and how uncaring people can be. To think that wearing more fur is a status symbol, particularly in the music industry, I think they’re the worst!

[Laughter.] Yes, we all love Jennifer Lopez…
Mary J. Blige, Lil’ Kim. You know we got Mariah [Carey] to get rid of all her fur—she’s totally against it and wearing only faux fur now. I’ve had long conversations about this with Mariah and she’s so in our, how can I put it, our court now, which is nice.

What do you feel are the most effective things animal activists can do to change the use of fur in the fashion industry?
Public awareness. Education. And doing things like they did [with] J. Crew. I think protesting without violence of course, because that’s exactly what we’re trying to fight—the violence against animals. But strong, vocal protests are always good, and pictures and information that’s handed out to people. I mean, what else can one do?

Are you vegetarian?
You know, I am trying to become a vegetarian. I don’t eat any red meat anymore—I cannot go near [it]. Though every now and then I have some chicken, unfortunately. But having been brought up that way, it’s a battle. I think if vegetarian food was more accessible—not for myself but for everybody—people would find it easier to become vegetarian. But every time I eat chicken, I always think about that I’m eating flesh. I know it’s a slow process, but I think by the end of this year I will have completely cut it out.

What’s your opinion of using things that look so much like fur that people might get the wrong idea?
Well, that’s a whole other problem. Until people stop killing animals for fur… You know, maybe [laughs] we just shouldn’t even be showing fur. With the technology today the fur looks so real. So the one argument is, ‘Don’t wear real fur because you can wear exactly the same thing without any death involved.’ But then the problem is that you are then propagating the idea of fur by wearing it. And a lot of people can’t tell what is real and what is not real.

The reason why I use faux fur in my collections is that so many of my clients wear fur. So I’m trying to educate them to get away from the real fur so at least they know they’re not buying the real thing but they can get the look of it. And a lot of them have come along that way.

But it’s a problem. I don’t know what the answer is. But at least if you can buy something that is cruelty-free, you can feel better about yourself.

To learn more about Marc Bouwer’s cruelty-free designs and see a list of his impressive clients, visit http://marcbouwer.com.

(Source:Satya Mag)

Loah’s Amazing!

 

Today and yesterday on ATWT was Amazing! Noah and his dad went to the Snyder farm to meet Luke’s dad and the rest of Luke’s family. but I guess that noah, luke and noah’s dad go on a fishing trip and the Col. tries to kill Luke with a shot gun. but they get into a tussle and Luke becomes paralyzed from the waist down. So everyone stay tuned and watch the sexy drama unfold. Loah will be on ATWT FRi. OCt. 5th and MOn. OCt. 8th! @ 1pm (central time). 

New #1 Jew!

 

Sarah Silverman Gets TMZ’s Nips in a Twist:

Beware of comedian Sarah Silverman — get too close to her, and you may well find your nipples twisted and bruised! Such was the fate of our unlucky cameraman, who ran into Sarah in Soho yesterday.

While answering questions about her career and O.J., she had a flash of inspiration — deciding to turn our guy’s headlights too bright. He reports lingering tenderness and post titmatic stress.

Later, she was asked which stars she’d like to see in a sex tape. Sarah revealed her necrophiliac side, saying that she’s dying to see the late Ruth Gordon (Maude of “Harold and Maude”) get it on with Harvey Korman of “The Carol Burnett Show” and “Blazing Saddles.” Now that’s an adorable mistake.
(Source:TMZ.com)

Sarah is my favorite. How would you even think to give a cameraman a titty-twister? That is f-awesome!

Camp Out!…?

 

I have recently watched the very controversial documentary “Camp Out!”. A documentary about 10 or so gay teens who spend a week at bible camp.. yes that’s right. Gay Bible Camp! This documentary is so thought provoking and inspiring. It however is very confused about what a ’small town’ is. All of the teens are from Minnesota and the camp takes place in rural Minnesota. However the kids are said to all be from small towns…. misinformation. One girl is from St.Paul Minnesota. The capital of Minnesota. With a population of over 100,000. I don’t know if that is considered a small town? and a boy was from Maple Grove, Minnesota. Maple Grove has a population of over 50,000. Not exactly small either. Other than the misleading info about where the kids are from. the doc. is pretty good. Click the photo above to watch the doc.

Matthew Shepard Act Passes Senate

Judy and Dennis Shepard:  “The Matthew Shepard Act sends a bold and unmistakable message that violent crimes committed in the name of hate must end.”

MATTHEW SHEPARD FOUNDATION APPLAUDS U.S. SENATE TODAY
 FOR PASSING HATE CRIMES LEGISLATION

Casper, WY – September 27, 2007 – The Matthew Shepard Foundation applauds today’s passage of the historic Matthew Shepard Act — inclusive federal hate crimes legislation. 
 
“Today’s Senate vote sends a bold and unmistakable message that violent crimes committed in the name of hate must end,” said Judy and Dennis Shepard, Matthew Shepard’s parents.   “The Matthew Shepard Act is an essential step to erasing hate in America and we are humbled that it bears our son’s name.  It has been almost nine years since Matthew was taken from us.  This bill is a fitting tribute to his memory and to all of those who have lost their lives to hate.”

“We are especially thankful to Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR) and Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) for their unwavering leadership in ensuring the passage of this bill,” said Judy Shepard, Executive Director of the Matthew Shepard Foundation.

“For far too long this important piece of civil rights legislation has been misconstrued and distorted by its opponents,” continued Judy Shepard. “Both Houses of Congress overcame the lies and misinformation claiming the bill would take away our rights to free expression and religious liberty. Nothing could be further from the truth. Today we join with millions of Americans to encourage the White House to follow Congress and ensure that the Matthew Shepard Act becomes law.”

The legislation is formally entitled, the Matthew Shepard Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (S. 1105).  It was offered as a bipartisan amendment by Senator Ted Kennedy (D-MA) and Senator Gordon Smith (R-OR) to the Department of Defense authorization bill currently before the U.S. Senate.  The virtually identical House version of the bill passed overwhelmingly on May 3rd, 2007 with a bipartisan vote of 237 to 180 as an appropriate and measured response to the unrelenting and under-addressed problem of hates crimes against individuals based on sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and disability.

Current federal hate crimes law permits the federal prosecution of a hate crime only if the hate crime was motivated by bias based on race, color, religion, or national origin and the assailant intends to prevent the victim from exercising a “federally protected right” such as the right to vote or attend school. If this legislation is signed by the president, the law will be expanded to protect the GLBT community as well as remove the restrictions on what type of acts can be considered applicable under hate crime law.

Hate crime legislation was first enacted in 1968 when our country witnessed acts of violent hate focused at the African-American community. When Matthew was brutally murdered in 1998, the current hate crime statutes did not apply to the crime. Without the federal resources needed, finding justice for this horrific act cost Albany County, Wyoming more than $150,000 and forced the local law enforcement to furlough five members of its force.

The Matthew Shepard Foundation was founded by Dennis and Judy Shepard in memory of their 21-year-old son, Matthew, who was murdered in an anti-gay hate crime in Wyoming in October 1998. Created to honor Matthew in a manner that was appropriate to his dreams, beliefs and aspirations, the Foundation seeks to “Replace Hate with Understanding, Compassion & Acceptance” through its varied education, outreach and advocacy programs. For more information, please visit www.MatthewShepard.org
(Source: The Matthew Shepard Foundation)

Support The Matthew Shepard Foundation by purchasing this beautiful titanium pendant. All proceeds go to the foundation.

1 Hot Lez!

 Although I am yet to see Jodi Foster’s new movie ‘The Brave One’. I know it is going to be good. And as my friends informed me Jodi Foster is a lesbian. Who’d-a-thunk-it!? I honestly had NO IDEA! She doesn’t exactly scream lady-killer. Maybe I just have terrible gaydar…

Be Careful!

As I learned this morning, it is very important to always read the warning label on ALL medications. Even over-the-counter drugs. because this morning I read the directions on the Delsym that I have been taking for a week. You are not supposed to take it while taking ADHD medications (stimulants) or antidepressants. Both of which I am taking. So it would explain my constant fidgeting since I started taking it.  So remember everyone. Always read the directions!

DA-RAMA!

 

Yesterday on ATWT we witnessed Noah and Luke kiss, again. Noah thought his dad had left town but wait…. he hadn’t. So today Noah’s dad is going to confront him about his sexuality. So much Drama. Everybody better watch or go online to watch episode clips to keep up.

Renee Zellweger Is A Saint!

 

“September 26, 2007 — RENÉE Zellweger has a big heart. Wendy Faracino, a Bobbi Brown makeup artist at Saks Fifth Avenue in Southampton, was on her break and looking at a pair of Manolo Blahniks when Zellweger strolled up and the two began talking about shoes. Barely 15 minutes after she went back to work, Faracino was approached by the shoe department’s manager with a gift-wrapped box. ‘These are compliments of Renée Zellweger. She wanted you to have them,’ he said. Inside were the Manolos she’d been admiring. ” (Source:Page Six)

This is the kind of shit celebrities should be doing more often. They should not be fighting dogs, or making racist remarks or driving the wrong direction on the freeway. They should be buying people Manolo Blahniks because that is the right thing to do.

Marc Jabocs Misplaced Half His Body!

 

After designer Marc Jacobs’ recent dramatic weight loss he is almost unrecognizable. He looks about half the size and half his age. He looks amazing. His inner Italian-Stallion is finally shining through.

The 40-something Louis Vuitton Creative Director was inspired to lose the weight after his split with boyfriend (former escort) Jason Preston. He lost the weight by eating no flour, no sugar, no dairy and no caffeine. He also worked out a shit load! His new tan is also pretty nice.

Did I mention he looks really good?

[The Designer with his former boyfriend.]

You All Better Be Watching -Loah!

 

For the first time in the history of day time television there is an on screen relationship between two men with an onscreen kiss. As the World Turns is the show in which Luke Snyder and Noah Mayer share onscreen chemistry. Luke is played by Van Hansis and Noah Mayer is played by Jake Silbermann(Jewish perhaps). Everyone better be watching As the World Turns weekdays @ one pm. This is groundbreaking material here people. It is so good to see two fairly well adjusted young men in a relationship (that’s what the future story lines are saying) together and not just engaging in promiscuous sex. I hope everyone supports the show.

 p.s. they are so cute together.

CURE LOHAN! (THE GAME)

Lohan is very naughty. Lohan didn’t want to be cured. Lohan need to get shot… with syringe Beware!!! Got the wrong shot and Lohan will mutate. There are five levels to cure Lohan completely. Higher level will be more difficult. Instruction Mouse: direction Space: hide/menu Z, X, C: refill ammo.

For a good laugh: Click the Pic. & Read:

Mary-Dwarf Olsen!

This photograph made me pee my self whilst eating lunch in my favorite coffee shop. (Avant Garden, Anoka, MN) Mary-Kate Olsen looks like a 14 year old primordial dwarf. It appears that she is asking the non-dwarf man next to her for directions, or a lighter, or perhaps where the nearest starbucks is. It seems that not only is she shrinking horisontally but she is now shrinking vertically as well.

 The best part is, the man next to her is her boyfriend!